Brad Stuart, Scott Hannan, Brad Richardson, Dustin Penner

Sharks defensemen Brad Stuart (7) and Scott Hannan (27) get tangled with Kings center Brad Richardson and winger Dustin Penner in the first period of Game 2 on Thursday night.

Sharks defensemen Brad Stuart (7) and Scott Hannan (27) get tangled with Kings center Brad Richardson and winger Dustin Penner in the first period of Game 2 on Thursday night. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Sharks defensemen Brad Stuart (7) and Scott Hannan (27) get tangled with Kings center Brad Richardson and winger Dustin Penner in the first period of Game 2 on Thursday night.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times